Body Fat - What Does It Mean; Body Water - Why Measure It - GoWISE USA GW22025 Instruction Manual

BODY FAT – WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Human body is made up of, among other things, a percentage of fat. Body fat is an important
component of a healthy and
body temperature, stores vitamins, and helps the body sustain itself when food is scarce.
However, too much body fat or too
to gauge how much body fat we have in our bodies simply by looking at ourselves in the mirror.
This is why it is important to measure and monitor your body fat percentage. Body fat
percentage gives you a
your weight loss could mean you are losing muscle mass rather than fat—you could s l have a
high percentage off at even when a weight-only scale indicates 'normal weight'.
1. Ideal body fat content is NOT the same for all people. Age, sex, and heredity are
variables in this measurement. The table that follows is a general guide. Consult your
physician to determine what is most ideal for you.
Standard for Men
20-29
low <13
14-20
Normal
Moderately High
21-23
>23
High
2. It is recommended to measure body fat and weight daily at the same
3. Use this product without clothing for best accuracy. Clothes can vary in weight and
affect the percentage c
4. Feet must be bare and clean. For best readings, they should also be slightly damp.
BODY WATER – WHY MEASURE IT?
Body water is the single most important component of body weight. It represents over half of
your total weight and almos wo thirds of your lean body mass (predominantly muscle).
Water performs a number of important roles in the body. All the cells in the body (whether in
the skin, glands, muscles, brain, or anywhere else) can only
enough water. Water also plays a vital part in
y through
appear to be 'normal', but your body
LEVEL OF HYDRATION
This scale measures your weight and the electrical impedance between your feet--and then
combines those readings with the personal info
then y calculates your body fat percentage. Your level of h
g body because it protects vital organs, helps regulate
e body fat can cause damage to your health. It is difficult
r measurement of fitness than weight alone; the
Age
30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
<14 <16 <17 <18
15-21 17-23 18-24 19-25
22-24 24-26 25-27 26-28
>24 >26 >27 >28
. The c
Standard for Women
20-29
30-39
low <19 <20
20-28 21-29
Normal
Moderately High
29-31 30-32
>31 >32
High
g the body's temperature balance,
n of your weight and fat measurement could
n level could be insufficient for healthy living.
n you entered (Height, Age, Gender). It
4
Age
40-49 50-59
<21 <22
22-30 23-31 24-32
31-33 32-33 33-35
>33 >34
n properly if they have
n (water content)
n of